Grade 1 Head Teacher

The Browning School is a K-12 boys school located on East 62nd Street (Lower and Middle Schools) and East 64th Street (Upper School) in midtown Manhattan, New York. Founded in 1888, Browning strives to combine the best of a traditional prep school environment and curriculum with imaginative teaching and a strong value system in a single-sex setting. The school serves roughly 470 students in kindergarten through grade 12.

About the role

The Browning School is searching for a full-time Grade 1 Head Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year, beginning August 27, 2026. A bachelor’s degree or considerable experience in the role is required, while an advanced degree in a related field is preferred. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, and social studies to a homeroom class
• Develop and implement an inspiring curriculum using Browning’s Target-Focused Teaching and studentship methods to ensure student growth and alignment
• Shepherd both the social-emotional and academic growth of the boys in their care
• Cultivate a classroom environment that is warm and welcoming, while holding students to high expectations for excellence
• Create strong relationships with students built on Browning’s core values of honesty, dignity, curiosity, and purpose
• Collaborate as a professional, collegial, and inspirational member of the faculty and the Grade 1 teaching team
• Communicate with families about curricular and student matters on a regular basis, including in written reports and parent-teacher conferences
• Participate in professional development to grow the self, department, and school
• Perform non-classroom duties such as dismissal and lunch duty
• Contribute heartily to the school community

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (preferred) in elementary education or a related field
• Experience working with Lower School aged children in a school setting
• Knowledge and appreciation of working with boys
• Strong classroom management skills in creating a warm and productive learning environment for all students
• Knowledge of teaching pedagogy in literacy, math, and social studies
• Understanding and appreciation of teaching students from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to proactively collaborate with students, faculty, and families
• Refined writing and organizational skills

Skills

In general, successful members of the Browning faculty are:

• Champions of boys – They believe in and love the expansive potential in boys.
• Relationship-oriented – They actively build meaningful relationships with students and families.
• Purpose-driven – They are inquiry-minded, curious, and resourceful in finding solutions and growth opportunities.
• Dignity-seeking – They seek to address students as individuals and engage in the deep work of spreading dignity in the classroom and school community.
• Can-do collaborators – They seek collaboration and listen deeply to others, and they believe that a can-do attitude allows a team to accomplish more.

Pay

The expected annual salary range for this position is $75,000–$115,000, commensurate with experience.

About The Browning School

The Browning School fosters growth of courageous and compassionate men of intellect and integrity who aspire to contribute meaningfully to our world. The Browning gentleman develops amid a community that upholds core values: honesty, dignity, curiosity, and purpose. We speak the truth, act with integrity, and take responsibility for our actions. We honor and celebrate the dignity of all people and support the power of a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community. We encourage and celebrate open-minded inquiry about our world and the perspectives of those around us.

The Browning School strives to create a diverse community in which all members are safe, respected, and valued. We believe that in actively promoting a diverse learning environment, we are fostering intellectual, social, and emotional growth for all. Recognizing and pursuing diversity, however, are not enough; we seek to transcend mere tolerance of difference and aspire to a celebration of the varied appearances, abilities, perspectives, and values that characterize our community.